“We have systems in place to handle resource requests to make sure we keep enough resources here in Colorado and deliver what they need,” said Kevin Klein, director of the state’s emergency management office.

He said the last time he remembers needed help from other states was during the 2013 floods.

“When we had our major flood we had I think 12 different states send us people when we needed help,” he said.

Colorado agencies are reimbursed by the states they help after the disaster. If the request from FEMA, the federal government will reimburse the state, Klein said.